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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,540.95, 225,849.40 and 106,254.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,540.95, 225,849.40 and 106,254.20 is: 159,408.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,540.95 : 225,849.40 = 106,254.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,540.95/225,849.40 = 106,254.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,540.95x = 225,849.40 × 106,254.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,540.95x = 23,997,447,616.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,997,447,616.47/150,540.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,408.10

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